Attention Kindergarten through 8th graders. The Rapid City Rush has partnered with Black Hills Federal Credit Union to do a bookmark contest. Please see the information below.
Raid City Rush is hosting a Bookmark Contest this season, in partnership with Black Hills Federal Credit Union! This contest is for students in grades K-8. Please feel free to print off the sheet attached that students can use to design the bookmarks! Once the bookmarks are completed, they can be sent to bfretwell@rapidcityrush.com. Bookmark submissions should be submitted no later than March 3rd. We will then judge the submissions, and the winning bookmark will be printed and passed out at one of our home games towards the end of the season!
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Attention 4th graders:
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Greetings from the South Dakota State Historic Preservation Office, I am reaching out today with some exciting news! Our 2025 4th Grade Student Essay Contest is open for entries! 😊
This annual contest is a component of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month which is celebrated each May. The competition proposes to enable students to achieve a better appreciation of our state's history and historic resources, the stories they tell, and why they should be preserved for future generations. The theme is "This Place Matters", and students are asked to write an essay about any South Dakota location that is at least 50 years old, why it is a favorite place for them, and why it should be preserved. The contest is open to any 4th grade student in South Dakota, whether in public school, private school, or homeschool.
Each entry will be judged anonymously by volunteers based on the essay's quality of writing, content and theme, and originality of thought. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The 1st place winner will receive a $200 cash prize, the 2nd place winner will receive a $100 cash prize, and the 3rd place winner will receive a $50 cash prize. Each winner will also receive a signed plaque and a one-year family membership to the South Dakota State Historical Society. Depending on scheduling, our office will coordinate a presentation for the winners. The deadline for entries is Friday March 14th!
Attached to this email is the Contest Guidelines, Entry Form, and Advertising Flyer! All of this information, as well as previous year’s examples, can be found on our website at https://history.sd.gov/preservation/archhpmonth.aspx (scroll down!). If you are receiving this email as a teacher, school administrator, parent, or other, please distribute and share this information to as many 4th grade students as you can. We really appreciate any help getting the word out! We have found that students really enjoy this contest every year and it serves as a fun way to spread awareness about historic preservation in South Dakota. We are hoping for another successful contest this year!
Seniors. Another scholarship opportunity just for Fall River County students.
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There are many home events coming up this week. Good luck to all of our athletes and students involved in activities. Let's make sure that our Bison community is always welcoming to our guests and visiting communities. Bison Pride!!!!
https://youtu.be/ePnUD-vPUo4
Seniors: A new link has been added to the scholarship list:
https://www.sdra.org/scholarships.html
Spelling Bee is under way!!!
Hey parents....
Interested in having a no-kids date night on Valentine's Day? The community's Child Protection Team is offering activities for K-5th graders on February 14th from 5-9:30pm in the Elementary Cafeteria. More details to come.
The $10.00/student charge will go to the Child Protection team to continue their ability to help families in our community with various needs.
A wonderful last January school day to everyone. There are opportunities in life for adults to put themselves in scenarios where we are humbled by the intelligence of our youth.
Today is one of those days. We invite our parents and community to join the 3rd through 5th grade Spelling Bee today at 2:00pm in the Bison Center.
Community Event:
Introduction to Ham Radio Class
Tuesday February 11th at 5pm. All Times Approximate.
From 5pm to 5:15pm meet and greet.
At 5:15pm to 5:30pm: a Presentation on Emergency Communications by Melissa Fleming (FRCSO Dispatch). Questions and Answers afterwards.
5:35pm Video Presentations: 2:48 min. What is Ham Radio
Rescued by ham radio – 6:14 min. The story of a roadside rescue courtesy of a ham operator.
From 5:45 to 6:05pm: Ham Radio presentation by Ernie Rolls (W0HP) & Mike Murphy (KB7DNN).
Parents of children age 3-5, please reach out to the school district to schedule time for a free screening for your child.
Seniors- make sure to complete this scholarship application. These were funds raised BY your community FOR you.
Our elementary students are hard at work today. Mrs. Trevillyan had a morning meeting today with 2nd and 3rd graders. So proud of our elementary students.
Cannot believe we are sharing these already!
Elementary February Lunch: https://5il.co/36f66
MS and HS February Lunch: https://5il.co/36f68
February Breakfast: https://5il.co/36f67
Goldenwest scholarship information.
Dakota Dreams Career Exploration Camps to return
An extension of funding will allow the state to offer its Dakota Dreams Career Exploration Summer Camps again this coming summer. The FREE, five-day residential camps hosted on college campuses are for South Dakota students entering 7th and 8th grade in the 2025-26 school year. You can view the dates and locations of the camps on the Summer Camps page. The camps are a collaborative effort of the Board of Regents, technical colleges, and Department of Education. More information will be available and shared with school counselors soon.
https://ourdakotadreams.com/elementary-middle-school/career-exploration-summer-camps/
Pictures from last week's wrestling dual. It was awesome to have our cheerleaders there.
Stay warm with Hot Springs School District crewneck sweatshirts! This week only, save $10 on all crewnecks! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/114508
Thank you again to our two guest speakers last night at the Wesleyan Church. We did share with parents in attendance the information about using the district's online monitoring program at home. It is a great tool that a parent can place limitations on what a child is able to access on their school computer at home along with limits on time. Please see the information on the link below.
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Community Event. See you tonight.
Parents and community members: A reminder that we have organized and partnered with the Wesleyan Church to provide a presentation for online safety for our youth. Our presenters are coming from the Human Trafficking department at DCI and the director of Phoenix Rising. Monday, January 27th from 7-8pm
https://atg.sd.gov/OurOffice/Media/pressreleasesdetail.aspx?id=2344#gsc.tab=0
https://www.kotatv.com/2024/10/03/kota-cares-phoenix-rising-education-program-helps-educate-child-exploitation-trafficking/